Posts Filed Under: “Toronto Community Housing Corporation”

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Historicist: Ousting Sewell

The province refused to renew John Sewell's contract as chairman of the Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority in 1988, which blew up in its face

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 23rd, 12:00 pm

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Public Works: Paris Strikes Back Against Gentrification

The city has a plan to keep residents from being squeezed out of their homes by rising rents and redevelopment.

By Peter Goffin Dec. 23rd, 9:30 am

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Love or Love: Lawrence Heights Remembers It All

Members of the community share their memories as part of the neighbourhood's revitalization.

By Mark Mann Nov. 19th, 1:30 pm

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John Tory Plans to Create Task Force on TCHC

Mayor-elect vows to take action on "disgraceful and unacceptable condition" of TCHC buildings after he assumes office.

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Giordano CiampiniNov. 13th, 1:20 pm

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Housing

By Desmond Cole Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

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A Poem in Praise of Regent Park

New music video featuring local poet spotlights the community's pride—and its hopes for the future.

By Sarah Sweet Sep. 16th, 3:00 pm

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Lawrence Heights Poised for Revitalization

Toronto Community Housing planning large-scale, mixed-income makeover for the neighbourhood.

By Peter Goffin Aug. 8th, 2:11 pm

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Olivia Chow Unveils Affordable Housing Plan

With Toronto mired in a housing crisis, the proposal is a step in the right direction.

By Graeme Bayliss Jul. 4th, 2:39 pm

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Provincial Election Campaign Ignoring Affordable Housing Crisis

Ontario's largest non-profit housing advocate is concerned by campaign's focus on middle-income earners.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 9th, 3:45 pm

Scene: Strengthening Community, Beautifying Streets

Members of the Regent Park community design and paint large-scale art works for the neighbourhood.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 9th, 2:30 pm

The Revitalization of Alexandra Park

Residents are hoping that a neighbourhood can be rebuilt without harming a community.

By Megan Marrelli May. 20th, 2:20 pm

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Regent Park Revitalization: Phase Three

Mixed housing and athletic grounds mark the next stage of Regent Park's transformation.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by GIORDANO CIAMPINIMay. 14th, 4:45 pm

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TCHC Board Fires CEO Gene Jones

In the wake of a scathing report from the ombudsman, the CEO has been shown the door.

By Sarah Sweet Apr. 25th, 12:10 pm

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Time to Clean House at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation

Will the TCHC board do the right thing and show CEO Gene Jones the door?

By Patrick Metzger Apr. 24th, 2:00 pm

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Public Works: The Rebirth of Affordable Housing

Could a San Francisco initiative save Toronto's struggling affordable housing system?

By Peter Goffin Apr. 8th, 9:00 am

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Duly Quoted: Rob Ford on Toronto Community Housing

This week in Ottawa, the mayor will ask for matching repair backlog funding from other levels of government after all.

By David Hains Feb. 25th, 1:37 pm

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Public Wi-Fi Could Help Eliminate Toronto’s Digital Divide

Experts say Toronto's low-income residents need better, cheaper access to the internet.

By Jennifer Hough Sep. 10th, 9:30 am

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Faced With a $750 Million Social-Housing Repair Backlog, the City Pleads for Help

A new City campaign aims to persuade higher levels of government to fund social-housing repairs.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 25th, 11:30 am